Nursing Q/A for Nurses and Students

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Nurse Beth

Trying to Get Into Acute Care With LTC Experience

Dear Nurse Beth, Three years ago, after having my fourth (surprise!) baby, I decided to take a break from work and focus on my education. I zipped through a...

Nurse Beth

Called Into Office After 5 Shifts at New Job

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Not sure what to do. Called into office after only 5 shifts at new job? 12 years of nursing and has never happened ever. Thinking I made a...

Nurse Beth

Going Nuts Deciding Whether to go to School

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am 33 years old and going nuts debating whether to pursue my BSN degree. I am a motivated and hardworking individual with strong ambition,...

Nurse Beth

Keep Getting Turned Down for CM Jobs

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am 54. I have been a nurse since 2005. Worked in just about every department as a nurse. I now have DJD/arthritis in my spine. I am not...

General Nursing

Okay to wear traditional nurse uniform to work?

by Elliebeanlovesmisterbubbles

Hi I dont know if this is a dumb question but would it be prohibited by state if I wanted to wear the traditional nurse outfit to work like the white scrub...

Does Palliative Care Limit Career Path?

by CardiacRNLA, BSN

Im thinking about applying for a local NP residency for Palliative Care. However, I have heard from many others that you can get pigeonholed and job offers are...

Nurse Beth

Expected to Manage Ventilated Patients Without Training

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, Im a nurse with 15 years of experience in a very small, rural hospital. After working med-surg, L&D, OP infusion/chemo, and a short stint...

Programs Support

Rasmussen University

by faithberry

Would I be able to work in California if I get my education from Rasmussen University?

Is it career suicide to work outpatient?

General Nursing

Leaving the Bedside as a New Nurse: Is It a Good Idea?

by thehappynurse98

I have been a nurse since August 2021. I graduated in May 2021. I landed my first job on a Med Surg/COVID unit and have been there about 5 months now. However,...

General Students

Horror Stories: Rethinking Nursing School

by ks__102

In desperate need of advice. Im currently a sophomore in nursing school at one of the top 10 universities for nursing. I thought I was extremely interested in...

Nurse Beth

Help! Having anxiety about job decision

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Beth, I am a newish mom with a 16 month old baby at home. I have 5 years experience as a night shift telemetry/med surg nurse at a community hospital, but...

Travel RN to New FNP - Is it worth it?

by SublimeEMTP

Im a brand new FNP. Just passed boards, interviewing this week for multiple positions. Background is paramedic, ER nursing, flight nurse, and now travel RN in...

Career Support

Should I quit Nursing?

by Aliceozwalker

Hello. I have been in nursing for a little over two years and Im going to be honest... it has been a truly terrible experience. So much so that Im...

Nurse Beth

Do I look like a job hopper?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth! I am currently working back in case management and I no longer want to. I started Case management in March 2017 and and it was great! Long...

Nurse Beth

Wants to start a proofreading and medical content writing business

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I have been a nurse for 17 years. I recently injured myself and cannot return to the bedside, so I decided to open up a medical content and...

Nurse Beth

I have my MSN, why can't I teach Anatomy and Physiology?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello, I have received my Masters of Science degree in Nursing Education, my question becomes am I allowed to teach other courses? such as anatomy, physiology,...

Nurse Beth

Should I get my LVN first?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, Should I go the route of LVN (private with 35k loan) and bridge to RN, or just go RN through ADN and take a 2 year to get my BSN, really trying...

Nurse Beth

Feel Guilty for Leaving My Co-workers - Traveling

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello Nurse Beth, I have been working in the ICU of a local hospital for the past two years, nurse for 4. My hospital, like most hospitals in my state, has the...

Nurse Beth

School nurse or CICU for 50 yr old nurse?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am in the midst of two offers and need to choose between two positions : School Nurse (pay is actually better than expected but low by...

Nurse Beth

Take the MedSurg job or wait for a residency?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hi Nurse Beth, I am a new grad that missed the boat on all the new grad residences for the Winter. The next round I believe is in January for a March start....

General Nursing

Patient going to complain against me?

by Bella345

I am a RN with 2 years experience in Med-Surg and this is the first time this has happened to me. I was precepting a nurse new to our facility and we were...

Uniform/Gear

Best Shoes for Nursing

by curlygirl898

Ive been a nurse for 3 years, and have yet to find shoes that dont hurt my feet. Please suggest the best brands and types of shoes for nursing. Thank you!

Nurse Beth

Should I take higher pay or excellent benefits?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Hello, I have a serious dilemma and in need of advice. I currently work for a public university hospital. I love my coworkers its a very good team. The...

Nurse Beth

53 Yrs Old, No BSN and Feels Helpless

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I became a RN at the age of 53 but now Im realizing I have to go back to school for my BSN to be able to have the job I want. Are older nurses...

Nurse Beth

New-Grad FNP: Is this job too much of a risk?

by Nurse Beth, MSN

Dear Nurse Beth, I am a new-grad FNP since April 2021. I have 9 years of experience in the emergency department. I have a job opportunity with a medical device...